Shooting incident at Emory University's Atlanta campus leaves cop hurt, suspect deceased
An active shooter incident occurred on Friday, August 8, 2025, near Emory University's Atlanta campus. The shooting took place at Emory Point, an apartment and retail complex adjacent to the campus and close to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters.
The incident started around 4:50 p.m., triggering a campus-wide "active shooter" alert and shelter-in-place orders. The suspect was identified as Patrick Joseph White, 30, from Kennesaw, Georgia. He was located on the roof of the Emory Point CVS and died at the scene from a gunshot wound, which may have been self-inflicted. No civilians were reported injured in the incident.
DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose responded to the shooting and was fatally shot. He was taken to the hospital but pronounced dead, with authorities mourning his heroic sacrifice.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Emory Police, Atlanta Police, DeKalb County Police, Georgia State Patrol, FBI Atlanta, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, responded swiftly and worked in coordination to confront the threat and ensure public safety.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, involving extensive evidence collection and interviews.
Local police encountered the suspect and exchanged gunfire with them. The White House is monitoring the situation at Emory University, and it was not immediately clear if the shooting was related to the federal agency (CDC).
This event prompted official statements from Emory University, local officials, and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, who expressed horror at the shooting and prayers for the safety of the Emory University community. The FBI Atlanta also responded to the incident.
A shelter-in-place order was issued and later lifted. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp asked for prayers for the injured police officer and those affected by the incident near the CDC Center.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
| Aspect | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Date & Time | August 8, 2025, approx. 4:50 p.m. | | Location | Emory Point, bordering Emory University Atlanta campus, near CDC headquarters | | Suspect | Patrick Joseph White, 30, of Kennesaw, Georgia, deceased at scene (possible self-inflicted wound) | | Casualties | DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose (deceased); no civilian injuries reported | | Response | Multi-agency law enforcement and emergency teams; campus-wide shelter in place alert issued | | Status | Suspect deceased; ongoing investigation; motive unknown |
- The general-news headlines the next day might read: "Police Officer David Rose Killed in Shooting at Emory Point near Emory University and CDC Headquarters" or "An Atlanta University Shooting: One Police Officer Dead, Suspect Identified".
- The crime-and-justice segment on the evening news could cover: "Investigators Grapple with Motive in Shooting of Police Officer David Rose near Emory University's Atlanta Campus and CDC Headquarters", or "Authorities on a Manhunt for Suspect in Deadly Shooting at Emory Point".
